Portable indoor/outdoor atmospheric water generator

ABSTRACT

A wirelessly controlled device for atmospheric water generation is provided. The device comprises an atmospheric water generator for generating filtered potable water and a wireless external control system. The wireless external control system comprises one or more display presentation pages for displaying a plurality of operating parameters for the atmospheric water generator, including content display with a variety of operation parameters and historical water collection data for operation of the atmospheric water generator. The wireless external control also has one or more display pages configured for user input for a user to select one or more water generation parameters for operation of the atmospheric water generator. Once the device is directed by the wireless external control system to generate water, the device is capable of automatic water generation until the device fulfills the one or more set water generation parameters.

BACKGROUND

Fresh water, for drinking and crops, has become an increasingly valuableresource. People around the world need fresh water. Although most of ourplanet is covered with water, only a small fraction of that water isdrinkable or suitable for crops. Our water supply has becomeincreasingly contaminated with chemicals from pharmaceuticals,agriculture and industry and microbials. People have also becomeincreasingly concerned with drinking water quality. However, watertreatment becomes more complicated, expensive, and less effective aswater becomes more contaminated. One solution is to buy bottled water,but this is an expensive solution and has led to a large consumer wasteproblem (from used plastic bottles), and contamination of the bottledwater from the plastic bottle itself.

One remedy for a lack of clean water is to generate water from theatmosphere. Systems for converting atmospheric moisture into potablewater are known. Examples of known systems can be found in U.S. Pat.Nos. 3,675,442; 2,996,897; 2,682,758; U.S. 20140182321; US 2016/0333553;and WO 2013/084077. However, known systems suffer from a lack ofportability and ease of use, often being large, complex, and bulky,requiring that the water generator be moved by truck or significantmanpower. These large systems are unsuitable for consumer use, which hasresulted in a lack of consumer acceptance of such systems. Other systemsare highly complex, expensive, and suffer from energy inefficienciesmaking them economically unviable except in extreme conditions werepotable water is unavailable, e.g., military applications, wheredelivering potable water outweighs expense and portability.

Therefore, there is a need for an improved portable atmospheric watergenerator which efficiently produces potable water, at an energyefficiency level that is attractive to consumers and is user friendlysuch that the water generator will be used an implemented by the averageconsumer.

SUMMARY

According to the present invention, a wirelessly controlled device foratmospheric water generation is provided. The device has externallycontrolled wireless operation controls which eliminate the bulk of thecontrols from the footprint of the device. The wireless controls of thedevice can be incorporated into existing technology, such a smart phone,making the device user friendly and attractive to a wide variety ofconsumers that are familiar with the smart phone technology platform.The device generates potable filtered drinking water exterior to thehousing of the device, which further compacts the footprint of thedevice and increases energy efficiency, as water is not stored andchilled or heated within the device. Accordingly, the atmospheric watergeneration device of the present invention is small, portable, andenergy efficient, making it an attractive option for consumers forpersonal use. In some embodiments, the device is sealed to the outsideelements making it suitable for either indoor or outdoor use, and forpersonal or agricultural applications.

According to one embodiment, the device comprises an atmospheric watergenerator for generating filtered potable water and a wireless externalcontrol system. The atmospheric water generator comprises a housing, aninternal control and monitoring assembly. The internal control andmonitoring assembly has electronic controls, a wireless internalcommunication assembly, a device memory storage, and temperature andhumidity sensors. A refrigeration condensing unit is provided inelectrical connection with the internal control and monitoring assembly,the refrigeration condensing unit having a refrigerator compressor, afan unit, and an evaporator condenser unit, in thermal connection withthe refrigerator compressor. A collection tank having an internal floatswitch is positioned in aqueous connection with the refrigerationcondensing unit. A pump, in electrical connection with the internalcontrol and monitoring assembly, transfers condensed water from thecollection tank into the water filtration system and a potable wateroutflow conduit delivers water to the exterior of the device housing.The wireless external control system comprises one or more displaypresentation pages for displaying a plurality of operating parametersfor the atmospheric water generator, the display presentation pagehaving (i) content display comprising a plurality of system operationparameters and a plurality of water collection data for operation of theatmospheric water generator; and (ii) at least one display configuredfor user input to detect one or more user selected operation parametersfor operation of the atmospheric water generator. The wireless externalcontrol system also has a controller configured to wireless contact theatmospheric water generator for receiving and displaying systemoperation parameters and water collection data from the device andtransmitting the one or more user input operation parameters to theatmospheric water generator.

According to another embodiment, a method of generating water using awirelessly controlled system and device for atmospheric water generationis provided. According to the method, a wireless external control foroperation and control of the device for atmospheric water generation isprovided. One or more system operation parameters or one or more watercollection data from the wireless internal control system are wirelesslyprovided to the wireless external control from an internal control andmonitoring system of the atmospheric water generation device, and one ormore system operation parameters or one or more water collection dataare wirelessly provided from the wireless internal control system to thewireless external control. A user is able to select a plurality ofoperation parameters from a display on the wireless external control,which are then wirelessly transmitted to the atmospheric watergeneration device. The atmospheric water generation device generatesfiltered potable water according to the operation parameters anddispenses the filtered potable water exterior to the device until theprovided user set operation parameters automatically terminate thegeneration of the filtered potable water.

FIGURES

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the presentinvention will become better understood from the following description,appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

FIG. 1 is a front side cut away view of one embodiment of theatmospheric water generator according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a top, front, right side perspective view of an atmosphericwater generator according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 3 is a top, front, left side perspective view of the atmosphericwater generator according to the embodiment of the invention shown inFIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the atmospheric water generator according to theembodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the atmospheric water generatoraccording to the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 1; and

FIG. 6 is a flow chart illustrating the wireless operation of theatmospheric water generator according to another embodiment of theinvention.

DESCRIPTION

According to the present invention, a wirelessly controlled device andmethod for atmospheric water generation is provided. The atmosphericwater generator according to the invention can generate fresh waterright where it's needed and is operable in either an indoor or outdoorsetting. The atmospheric water generation device is externallycontrolled, preferably by Bluetooth, or other wireless connection, suchas Wi-Fi, and programmed with a wireless user interface, such as a cellphone application, to set the exact quantity of water to be made.Accordingly, large quantities of fresh water can be produced precisely,depending on user set parameters, and from a distance. In otherembodiments, the user interface allows for setting of water generationparameters based on the ambient humidity level in a given setting. Forpeople growing indoors, this allows a user to set a customizablehumidity level for a particular plant or plants being grown. Thisfeature allows for water neutral farming, a system of growing plantsindoors and recycling the water vapor plants let go of and pumping itback to their root systems. In other embodiments, the ambient humiditylevel feature of the device is used in an indoor setting tosimultaneously produce fresh potable water and control the humidity ofthe indoor environment. In other embodiments, the device also has anoptional feature of having an external float switch and an auto fillsetting to run continuously until the external float switch has beentriggered.

The portable indoor/outdoor (I/O) atmospheric water generator isoptionally made to work outside, which doesn't disrupt the noise,humidity level, and physical space as an indoor machine, but still hasthe flexibility to work indoors for user preferences. One advantage ofoutdoor operation is the device is only limited by atmospheric humidity,and potentially has access to unlimited water vapor volumes in all butthe driest climates, as opposed to other devices made strictly forindoor use, which are limited by the humidity levels inside the buildingwhere the device is positioned.

Also, with the wireless control of the device, the device is operablefrom a distance, so a user can store the device under an RV, sailboat,or on the roof of a home. The device and wireless control system alsoinclude an atmospheric monitoring graph, so users especially those whogrow food, can monitor and track the temperature, humidity, and dewpoint over the course of years, helping in the production of food overtime and refining farming techniques. With the external float switchoption, a user can keep a cistern full of water, for gardening andlandscape watering use, emergency use, drought, or farming applications.Further, the device is portable, preferably fitting within a 20 inchcubic area, and weighing less than about 60 pounds, making the devicecarry able for an average person. Optionally, the device can be poweredby conventional 120V power source or have optional solar energy powercomponents for powering the device.

Referring now to FIGS. 1-5, a wirelessly controlled device 100 foratmospheric water generation is shown. The atmospheric water generatordevice 100 has a housing 102, encasing the device. The housing 100 has abottom plate 104 and a top case 106 which is removably attached to thebottom plate 104. An internal control and monitoring assembly 110comprises electronic controls (112 a, not shown), device memory storage(112 c, not shown), as well as and wireless internal controls (132, notshown). The device also has temperature and humidity sensors 130,positioned on the device to be exposed to the ambient air, exterior tothe device 100, and in electronic or wireless communication with theinternal control and monitoring assembly 110. A refrigeration condensingassembly 108, comprising a refrigerator compressor 114, an evaporatorcondenser unit 116 comprising an evaporator 116 a and a condenser 116 b,in thermal connection with the refrigerator compressor 114, and a fan120, are positioned on the bottom plate 104 of the housing 102, and arein electrical connection with the internal control and monitoringassembly 110. A collection tank 120, having an internal float switch122, is positioned on the bottom plate 104 of the housing 102, and inaqueous connection with the evaporator condenser unit 116 for collectionof condensed water 144, such as by drip collection from the evaporatorcondenser unit 116. A pump 124, is positioned on the bottom plate 104 ofthe housing 102, in electrical connection with the internal control andmonitoring assembly 110. A water filtration system 126 is positioned onthe bottom plate 104 of the housing 102 and in aqueous connection withthe collection tank 120, via a first aqueous conduit 128 a, and inconnection with the pump 124 and collection tank 120 via a third aqueousconduit 128 c for filtration of the condensed water 144. A secondaqueous conduit 128 b, is in aqueous connection with the waterfiltration system 126 for delivery of potable water 146, exterior to thedevice.

In a preferred embodiment, the device 100 is generally portable and hasa dimension of less than or equal to 20×20×20 inches. To achieve thesecompact dimensions, in some embodiments, the evaporator condenser unit108 is vertically aligned on top of the collection tank, which aids ingravity collection of the condensed water and aids in the compact designof the device 100. In another preferred embodiment, the device has aweight less than or equal to 60 pounds, more preferably 55 pounds orless. Wheels, handles, or other components may also affixed to thehousing to aid in the portability of the device.

As described herein, the housing 102, encases the components of thedevice 100, and is formed in two or more parts, including a bottom plate104, for affixing components of the device 100. The top case 106 of thehousing 102 is preferably removably attached to the bottom plate 104 ofthe housing 102. In some embodiments, the device 100 is configured foroutdoor, and/or high humidity usage, and/or exposure to environmentalelements and the housing 102 is made from weather resistant materials.In other embodiments, the housing further comprises a seal and/or isreversibly sealable upon closure such that the device is resistant tohigh humidity or outdoor elements. In other embodiments, the housingfurther comprises a hatch 102 a for access to the water filtrationsystem 126. According to some embodiments, the hatch 102 a providesaccess to the water filtration system 126 for changing of the filtersand in other embodiments, the water filtration system 126 is capable offiltering unpotable or dirty water added exterior to the waterfiltration system from the hatch 102 a and producing filtered potablewater 146.

The water filtration system 126 is preferably a multi-stage waterfilter. As the condensed water 144 entering the water filtration system126 is relatively pure (as it is condensed from air), the waterfiltration system 126 preferably removes any microbes present in thewater and adds minerals to the water to improve drinkability.

According to another embodiment, the device 100 has an optional exterior(external) float switch 160 in electronic connection with the internalcontrol assembly 110. When the optional exterior (external) float switch160 is used, the device 100 and exterior wireless controls 134 have anauto-fill mode and the device 100 automatically generates filteredpotable water 146 in response to input from the external float switch160. In other embodiments, the device 100 has a manual operation switch162 accessible from an exterior portion of the housing 102 for manuallyoperating and terminating operation of the device.

The device 100 is operable via a wireless external control system. Thedevice 100, has an internal control and monitoring assembly 110 havingan internal wireless communication device 132 and system for wirelesslylinking the internal control and monitoring assembly 110 to the wirelessexternal control 134 and correspondingly linking the wireless externalcontrol 134 to the internal control and monitoring assembly 110. In apreferred embodiment, the device 100 and wireless external control 134communicate via a low-power wireless link assembly, such as Bluetooth, ahigh-speed, low-power microwave wireless link technology. The advantageof employing Bluetooth technology is that it does not requireline-of-sight positioning for the wireless external control 134 andinternal wireless communication device 132, it is high-speed, and lowpower. However, other wireless technology can be incorporated into thedevice 100, as will be understood by those of skill in the art.

The wireless external control system 134 has a user interface 140 withone or more display presentation pages for displaying a plurality ofoperating parameters for the atmospheric water generator 100. Thedisplay presentation page(s) content display comprising a plurality ofsystem operation parameters 136 and a plurality of water collection data138 (e.g., stored data) for operation of the atmospheric watergenerator. At least one display is configured for user input, where auser can input one or more user set water generation parameters 136 a tobe used as the operation parameters 136 for operation of the atmosphericwater generator. The wireless external control system 134 is wirelesslylinked to the internal wireless control 132 of the device 100 forreceiving the system operation parameters 136 and water collection data138 from the device 100 and transmitting one or more user set watergeneration parameters 136 a to the atmospheric water generator device100.

As will be understood by those of skill in the art, the user interface140 of the wireless external control system 134 has a display withsystem operation parameters 136 and a plurality of water collection data138. System operation parameters 136 may include features such as time,date, amount of water to be generated, humidity, and temperature andauto-fill functions. Water collection data 138 include historical data,collected from historical device operation and projected watercollection data based on historical data. The user interface 140 isconfigured to accept user input regarding the mode of collection (i.e.,user set water generation parameters 136 a), based on set factors suchas time, date, amount of water to be generated, humidity and temperaturecontrols, and auto-fill mode. The device 100 is capable of automaticgeneration of filtered potable water 146 until the device 100 fulfillsthe user set water generation parameters 136 a.

According to one preferred embodiment, at least one of the one or moreuser set water generation parameters 136 a is a specified volume ofwater to be produced. A user will input a specified volume of water intothe user interface 140, which is wirelessly transmitted from theexternal wireless control device 134 to the internal control andmonitoring assembly 110. The device automatically generates filteredpotable water 146 until the specified volume of water is produced. Thedevice 100 then automatically terminates water generation.

In another preferred embodiment, at least one of the one or more userset water generation parameters 136 a is a specified humidity levelexternal to the device. A user will input the specified humidity levelinto the user interface 140, which is wirelessly transmitted from theexternal wireless control device 134 to the internal control andmonitoring assembly 110. The device automatically generates filteredpotable water 146 until the specified exterior humidity level isreached. The device 100 then automatically terminates water generation.

In another preferred embodiment, the device 100 further comprises anexternal float switch. According to this embodiment, at least one of theone or more user set water generation parameters 136 a is a water leveldetermined by the external float switch. A user will input the specifiedwater level based on the external float switch, which is wirelesslytransmitted from the external wireless control device 134 to theinternal control and monitoring assembly 110. In this “auto-fill” mode,the device automatically generates filtered potable water until thewater level determined by the external float switch has been reached.The device 100 then automatically terminates water generation.

In a more preferred embodiment, the user interface is a mobile app whichlets the user set how much water is made at a time and at what humiditylevels the device should run at for efficiency and indoor atmospherecontrol. The device also records temperature and humidity which isdisplayed on the mobile app to monitor every gallon produced for thelife of the device. As a result, the increased efficiencies can empowerfarmers to optimize the climate to ensure top quality crops, especiallyfor those horticulturalists who grow indoors.

Referring now to FIG. 6, a flow chart illustrating the wirelessoperation of the atmospheric water generator according to anotherembodiment of the invention is shown. According to the embodiment andmethod shown in FIG. 6, first, a wireless external control 134 foroperation and control of the device for atmospheric water generation isprovided. The wireless external control comprises a user interface 140having one or more display presentation pages for displaying a pluralityof operating parameters for the atmospheric water generator device 100.The display presentation page comprises content display with a pluralityof system operation parameters 136, as described herein, and a pluralityof water collection data 138. At least one display is configured foruser input, so a user can input and set water generation parameters 136a for operation of the atmospheric water generator. The externalwireless control 134 has a controller configured to wireless contact theatmospheric water generator 100 for receiving a plurality of systemoperation parameters and a plurality of water collection data. Thecontroller 134 transmits the one or more user set water generationparameters 136 a to the atmospheric water generator 100.

Next, a device for atmospheric water generation 100 is provided. Thedevice for atmospheric water generation 100 has a wireless internalcontrol system 132 with memory storage 138 and wireless communicationcapability for communication with the wireless external control 134. Insome embodiments, the wireless internal control system 132 incorporatesBluetooth wireless communication, such as with incorporation of aSimblee, into the wireless internal control system 132. However, otherwireless communication technology can be incorporated into the device100, as will be understood by those of skill in the art.

According to the method, one or more system operation parameters 136 orone or more water collection data 138 is then transmitted from thewireless internal control system 132 to the wireless external control134. The one or more system operation parameters 136 or one or morewater collection data 138 is then displayed on the user interface 140 ofthe of the wireless external control 134. A plurality of user set watergeneration parameters 136 a is displayed on the wireless externalcontrol 134. One or more user set water generation parameters foroperation of the atmospheric water generator is selected and wirelesslytransmitted the atmospheric water generator. A control signal 150 iswirelessly transmitted to the device 100 to operate a condensationfunction 142 of the device 100 and generate filtered potable water 146.The condensation function 142 of the device comprises first, activatingthe refrigeration condensing unit 108 and producing condensed water 144in the water collection tank 120. According to this step, therefrigerator compressor 114 turns on, and an air circulating fan 118,causes the evaporator coil in the evaporator condenser unit 116 tocondense water from moving air. The condensed liquid drips into thewater collection tank 120. The condensation function 142 terminates whenthe internal float switch 122 in the water collection tank 120 indicatesthe tank is full. Once float switch 122 is triggered, the pump 124 isturned on by a relay in the internal control and monitoring assembly110. Condensed water 144 is pumped from the water collection tank 120 tothe water filtration system 126. The condensed water 144 is filteredthrough the water filtration system 126 to produce filtered potablewater 146 which is dispensed exterior to the device, via the wateroutflow conduit 128 b. The internal control and monitoring assemblyrecords the water collection data 138 to the device memory storage 112.Further operation instructions are received from the internal controland monitoring assembly 110 from the previously provided user set watergeneration parameters 136 a. Device operation is terminated 152, or thecondensation function 142 of the device is continued, until the user setwater generation parameters 136 a automatically terminate deviceoperation.

When the user set water generation parameters are set to make a specificamount of water, the device will continue to generate water until thespecified amount of water has been has been generated.

When the user set water generation parameters are set to controlhumidity, the machine will take the humidity out of the air until thetemperature and humidity sensor 130 indicates to the controller that thehumidity has dropped to below the set humidity level. The deviceoperation then automatically stops when the set humidity level isreached.

The device 100 also has an auto-fill mode. In this embodiment, thedevice has an external float switch, contained within a cistern or otherexterior water collection tank. When the controller 134 sets the device100 to auto-fill mode, the device will generate water until the externalfloat switch is triggered.

Although the present invention has been discussed in considerable detailwith reference to certain preferred embodiments and examples describedherein. However, other embodiments are possible. Therefore, the scope ofthe appended claims should not be limited to the description ofpreferred embodiments contained herein.

What is claimed is:
 1. A wirelessly controlled device for atmosphericwater generation, the device comprising: an atmospheric water generatorfor generating filtered potable water comprising: a housing, forencasing the device, the housing having a bottom plate and a top case,the top case being removably attached to the bottom plate; an internalcontrol and monitoring assembly, comprising electronic controls, awireless internal control assembly, device memory storage, andtemperature and humidity sensors; a refrigeration condensing unit inelectrical connection with the internal control and monitoring assembly,the refrigeration condensing unit comprising; a) a refrigeratorcompressor; b) a fan unit; and c) an evaporator condenser unitcomprising an evaporator and a condenser, in thermal connection with therefrigerator compressor, a collection tank having an internal floatswitch, in aqueous connection with the evaporator condenser unit; apump, in electrical connection with the internal control and monitoringassembly and in aqueous connection with the collection tank; a waterfiltration system, in aqueous connection with the pump and thecollection tank; and a potable water outflow conduit in aqueousconnection with the water filtration system; a wireless external controlsystem comprising: one or more display presentation pages for displayinga plurality of operating parameters for the atmospheric water generator,the display presentation page comprising: (i) content display comprisinga plurality of system operation parameters and a plurality of watercollection data for operation of the atmospheric water generator; and(ii) at least one display configured for user input of user set watergeneration parameters for operation of the atmospheric water generator,the user set water generation parameters comprising a plurality of (x) aspecified volume of water to be produced; (y) a specified humiditylevel, and (z) an auto-fill level; a controller configured to wirelesscontact the atmospheric water generator for receiving the systemoperation parameters and water collection data from the device andtransmitting the one or more user set water generation parameters to theatmospheric water generator, wherein the device automatically generatesfiltered potable water until the device fulfills at least one of the setwater generation parameters.
 2. A wirelessly controlled device foratmospheric water generation according to claim 1 wherein the device hasa dimension of less than or equal to 20×20×20 inches.
 3. A wirelesslycontrolled device for atmospheric water generation according to claim 1wherein the evaporator condenser unit is vertically aligned with thecollection tank.
 4. A wirelessly controlled device for atmospheric watergeneration according to claim 1 wherein the water filtration systemcomprises a return conduit for aqueous connection of the waterfiltration system to the collection tank.
 5. A wirelessly controlleddevice for atmospheric water generation according to claim 1 wherein thehousing is reversibly sealable such that the device is resistant to highhumidity or outdoor elements.
 6. A wirelessly controlled device foratmospheric water generation according to claim 1 wherein the housingfurther comprises a hatch for access to the water filtration system. 7.A wirelessly controlled device for atmospheric water generationaccording to claim 6 wherein the water filtration system is capable offiltering unpotable water added exterior to the water filtration systemfrom the hatch and producing filtered potable water.
 8. A wirelesslycontrolled device for atmospheric water generation according to claim 1further comprising solar energy power components for providing power tothe device.
 9. A wirelessly controlled device for atmospheric watergeneration according to claim 1 further comprising an external floatswitch in electronic connection with the internal control assembly. 10.A wirelessly controlled device for atmospheric water generationaccording to claim 1 wherein the device further comprises a user setwater generation parameter comprising an auto-fill mode and the deviceautomatically generates filtered potable water in response to input fromthe internal float switch.
 11. A wirelessly controlled device foratmospheric water generation according to claim 1 further comprising amanual operation switch accessible from an exterior portion of thehousing for manually operating and terminating operation of the device.12. A wirelessly controlled device for atmospheric water generationaccording to claim 1 wherein the content display comprises one or morehistorical water collection data, wirelessly transmitted from the devicememory storage to the wireless external control system.
 13. A wirelesslycontrolled device for atmospheric water generation according to claim 1wherein the user set water generation parameter is a specified volume ofwater to be produced, and the device automatically generates filteredpotable water until the specified volume of water is produced.
 14. Awirelessly controlled device for atmospheric water generation accordingto claim 1 wherein the user set water generation is a specified humiditylevel external to the device, and the device automatically generatesfiltered potable water until the specified humidity level external tothe device is reached.
 15. A wirelessly controlled device foratmospheric water generation according to claim 1 wherein the devicefurther comprises an external float switch and the user set watergeneration parameter is an auto-fill water level determined by theexternal float switch, and the device automatically generates filteredpotable water until the water level determined by the external floatswitch has been reached.
 16. A method of generating water using awirelessly controlled system and device for atmospheric watergeneration, the method comprising: providing a wireless external controlfor operation and control of the device for atmospheric watergeneration, the wireless external control comprising: one or moredisplay presentation pages for displaying a plurality of operatingparameters for the atmospheric water generator, the display presentationpage comprising: (i) content display comprising a plurality of systemoperation parameters and a plurality of water collection data foroperation of the atmospheric water generator; and (ii) at least onedisplay configured for user input of user set water generationparameters for operation of the atmospheric water generator, the userset water generation parameters comprising a plurality of (x) aspecified volume of water to be produced; (y) a specified humiditylevel, and (z) an auto-fill level; and a controller configured towireless contact the atmospheric water generator for receiving aplurality of system operation parameters and a plurality of watercollection data, and transmitting the plurality of user set watergeneration parameters to the atmospheric water generator, wherein thedevice automatically generates filtered potable water until the devicefulfills at least one of the set water generation parameters; providinga device for atmospheric water generation, the device for atmosphericwater generation comprising a wireless internal control system havingmemory storage and wireless communication capability for communicationwith the wireless external control system, for wireless control of thedevice for atmospheric water generation by the wireless external controlsystem; wirelessly providing one or more system operation parameters orone or more water collection data from the wireless internal controlsystem to the wireless external control; displaying the one or moresystem operation parameters or one or more water collection data on thewireless external control; displaying the plurality of user set watergeneration parameters on the wireless external control; selecting one ofthe plurality of user set water generation parameters for operation ofthe atmospheric water generator, wirelessly transmitting the user setwater generation parameters for operation of the atmospheric watergenerator to the wireless internal control; wirelessly transmitting acontrol signal to the device to operate a condensation function of thedevice and generate filtered potable water, the condensation function ofthe device comprising: (i) activating a refrigeration condensing unitand producing condensed water in a water collection tank; (ii)terminating water collection when an internal float switch in the watercollection tank indicates the water collection tank is full; (iii)pumping the condensed water from the water collection tank to a waterfiltration system; (iv) filtering the condensed water through the waterfiltration system and to produce filtered potable, water exterior to thedevice; and (v) recording the water collection data to the device memorystorage; receiving further operation instructions from the previouslyprovided user set water generation parameters and terminating deviceoperation or further operating the condensation function of the deviceaccording to steps (i)-(v) until the provided user set water generationparameters automatically terminate the generation of the filteredpotable water.
 17. A method of generating water using the wirelesslycontrolled device for atmospheric water generation according to claim 16wherein the user set water generation parameter comprises a set volumeof water to be generated.
 18. A method of generating water using thewirelessly controlled device for atmospheric water generation accordingto claim 16 wherein the user set water generation parameter comprises aset external percent humidity and the device automatically generatesfiltered potable water until the percent humidity, external to thedevice, drops to below a the specified set external percent humidity.19. A method of generating water using the wirelessly controlled devicefor atmospheric water generation according to claim 16 wherein thedevice for atmospheric water generation further comprises an externalfloat switch and the user set water generation parameter comprises a setauto-fill parameter, measured by the external float switch, and thedevice automatically generates filtered potable water until the setauto-fill parameter is met, as measured by the external float switch.20. A method of generating water using the wirelessly controlled devicefor atmospheric water generation according to claim 16 wherein thewireless internal control system communicates with the wireless externalcontrol via a low-power wireless link assembly.